Life — February 24, 1921 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Explanation for Modern Readers The page contains two distinct sections: **Left column ("What Are We Going to Do About It?"):** A serious editorial criticizing government neglect of disabled WWI veterans. It documents approximately 20,000 ex-servicemen in poor conditions across almshouses and hospitals, receiving only $3 daily while private contractors profit. Congress is criticized for inadequate hospital provisions. **Right column:** A poem celebrating *Life* magazine's 2000th issue (coming March 3rd). **Bottom cartoon:** Shows two men discussing construction costs. The "homeowner" questions why an igloo costs more than the one he built, while the "builder" blames an ice shortage—a humorous non-sequitur about material scarcity affecting prices. This appears unrelated to the serious veteran content above.